St. Paul’s Lutheran Church – Wichita March 1st
An exciting new women’s group is forming at St. Paul’s and I had the great pleasure of being their very first speaker! Sharing with them the work and mission of St. Marie’s and the churches of the Far East in Russia. I encouraged them to look for the doors that God is opening for them and to walk through them fearlessly.
We shared a scripture meditation: “Do not be afraid, keep on speaking, do not be silent, for I am with you and no one is going to attach and harm you, because I have many people in this city.” Acts 18:9-10
I left that presentation and headed for Salem Lutheran Church in Axtell, Kansas. They had prepared such a wonderful welcome and celebration. I presented the children’s message and told them of the little girls who live on the other side of the world in Russia.
The Children did Russian crafts, they made Orthodox Crosses and little red hens. The church prepared an authentically Russian feast. I can tell you that the best Russian food in Kansas is most certainly served in Axtell!
Pastor Charlene centered her prayers around the churches of Far East Russia. I was made to feel so warm and welcome. They were so very receptive the hearing about the world and mission of our Companion Synod.
I left them knowing that we are all part of something so much larger than ourselves, we are the body, the church! We are connected and in communion with our Lord regardless of the distances between us. We are one!
An exciting new women’s group is forming at St. Paul’s and I had the great pleasure of being their very first speaker! Sharing with them the work and mission of St. Marie’s and the churches of the Far East in Russia. I encouraged them to look for the doors that God is opening for them and to walk through them fearlessly.
We shared a scripture meditation: “Do not be afraid, keep on speaking, do not be silent, for I am with you and no one is going to attach and harm you, because I have many people in this city.” Acts 18:9-10
I left that presentation and headed for Salem Lutheran Church in Axtell, Kansas. They had prepared such a wonderful welcome and celebration. I presented the children’s message and told them of the little girls who live on the other side of the world in Russia.The Children did Russian crafts, they made Orthodox Crosses and little red hens. The church prepared an authentically Russian feast. I can tell you that the best Russian food in Kansas is most certainly served in Axtell!
Pastor Charlene centered her prayers around the churches of Far East Russia. I was made to feel so warm and welcome. They were so very receptive the hearing about the world and mission of our Companion Synod.
I left them knowing that we are all part of something so much larger than ourselves, we are the body, the church! We are connected and in communion with our Lord regardless of the distances between us. We are one!
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